Council adopts CCTV policy

​Ashburton District Council has adopted its new CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) policy.

The draft policy was open for consultation for a month, closing in early March. It received one submission, which was supportive.

Community Relations Manager Vincie Billante said the policy helps to protect people's right to privacy; clarifies that CCTV surveillance is operated by the Council, not the Police; and contributes towards community safety strategies. Under the policy, monitoring of the CCTV cameras is managed by Police. Recorded images will be stored securely, with access available only to authorised staff. The release of images will be Council's responsibility.